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Buying a home in Alameda County, CA

Quick answer

Alameda County, CA has a 2026 one-unit conforming loan limit of $1,249,125 and an FHA limit of $1,249,125. Explore 19 Census-backed city pages in this county, with home values from $598,300 to $2,000,001. 0 county-level assistance programs have been verified.

By Purchase Mortgage Loan Editorial Team Checked against official sources per our editorial standardsLast updated

What do homes cost across Alameda County?

CityPopulationMedian home value
Oakland438,072$924,700
Fremont228,518$1,289,400
Hayward159,201$820,700
Berkeley120,223$1,351,100
San Leandro88,531$813,600
Livermore85,870$1,038,600
Pleasanton77,500$1,432,300
Alameda76,876$1,203,900
Dublin70,542$1,224,100
Union City68,141$1,058,200
Castro Valley65,389$1,058,200
Newark47,145$1,094,200
San Lorenzo29,453$833,800
Ashland22,784$695,300
Albany19,768$1,188,600
Cherryland14,575$654,200
Emeryville12,756$598,300
Piedmont11,012$2,000,001
Fairview10,033$915,100

What assistance is available in Alameda County?

All 1–4 unit county loan limits

Sources

Data last updated October 23, 2026.

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Figures on this page are estimates for educational purposes only and are not a loan offer or commitment to lend. Rates, loan limits, fees and assistance programs change frequently and vary by lender, location and borrower profile. Confirm current terms with a licensed loan officer.